Detroit 2014: 2015 Acura TLX Concept

How can a concept car have a model year name?

How can a concept car have a model year name? We're not exactly sure, but it's probably because the car you see here doesn't have an interior — it's merely the exterior styling of the 2015 TLX that will go on sale in the middle of 2014. The new model will be offered in three versions: a front-wheel-drive 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a front-drive 3.5-liter V-6, and an all-wheel-drive V-6. Both front-wheel-drive models come with an updated version of Acura's rear-wheel-steering, Performance All-Wheel-Steer (or P-AWS), that is smaller and lighter than the system currently on the RLX. The all-wheel-drive version is also the latest development of Acura's SH-AWD. The four cylinder will be paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic with a torque convertor, while the V-6 will be mated to a 9-speed automatic. Unfortunately Acura won't tell us more about the new transmissions at this point, but stay tuned for a technical breakdown as soon as we get more information.